Degrees Employers Want Most - #1 Business Administration

[FreshStart12]

Hahaha. I have always lol'd at the idiots that just saying Engineering, Law, Medicine or bust. I got 2 jobs right out of college with my Business Admin. Degree w/ a Minor in Marketing.


Proof to the youngin's that Business is alive and well in the job industry.

http://education.yahoo.net/articles/....htm?kid=1LD58

If you're interested in earning an in-demand degree that can help you learn about business policy and strategy, a bachelor's degree in business administration could be a great option.

NACE's Job Outlook 2012 survey found that 48.5 percent of employers who responded to the survey plan to hire business majors, many of whom might study topics like accounting, marketing, human resources, and law.

Click to Find the Right Business Administration Program.

Why it's in demand: According to the Job Outlook survey, employers prefer candidates who have problem solving and leadership skills, which could potentially be acquired or honed through a business program, notes the Colleges Board, an organization that administers academic aptitude tests like the SAT. Business classes could also give students a broad understanding of business practices that might be used in industries ranging from finance to health care.

Potential careers:*

Human Resources Manager
Financial Analyst
Financial Manager

[neobjj]

Business Administration masterrace reporting in.

[Merauder]

Have fun scanning invoices


brb engineering stuff

[MrFitGamer]

I read about "Actuary" from a MISC'r - I'm definitely going after that with my business degree.

[PatTheBaker]

Of the surveyed employers, 51.5 percent plan to hire electrical engineering grads; 50 percent anticipate hiring mechanical engineering grads; and 43.3 percent have plans to hire computer engineering grads.


So, looks like EEs > Business Admin.

[Malidrax]

I read about "Actuary" from a MISC'r - I'm definitely going after that with my business degree.

****in lol'd

[BraddlesMcGee]

It makes sense.

[bottlez]

I read about "Actuary" from a MISC'r - I'm definitely going after that with my business degree.

40% pass rate on the first two exams. better want it now.

[DannyFknD]

Of the surveyed employers, 51.5 percent plan to hire electrical engineering grads; 50 percent anticipate hiring mechanical engineering grads; and 43.3 percent have plans to hire computer engineering grads.


So, looks like EEs > Business Admin.

The starting salary is also much higher.

Also I would think having a degree in a hard major is much more satisfying then a degree that many people get and seems relatively easy / useless to anyone besides the person who wants to push paper around in an office for the rest of his life.

To each there own though.

[FreshStart12]

Have fun scanning invoices


brb engineering stuff

Yeah, never done it. Never gonna do it. Nice try though. We aren't secretaries.

[neobjj]

The starting salary is also much higher.

Also I would think having a degree in a hard major is much more satisfying then a degree that many people get and seems relatively easy / useless to anyone besides the person who wants to push paper around in an office for the rest of his life.

To each there own though.

having a background in finance prepares you better for granular careers such as investment banking or management consulting.

those jobs have much higher salary potentials than engineering jobs.

both are respectable fields though.

[sorry4thewait]

came in expecting yahoo article


























left with a big fat lol












yahoo

[BXTT]

"Of the 1,601,000 bachelor’s degrees conferred in 2008–09, the greatest numbers of degrees were conferred in the fields of business (348,000); social sciences and history (169,000); health sciences (120,000); and education (102,000)."

Considering that 25% of degrees are in business, I'm not surprised. Also, I'll assume that a consulting/finance firm would be more inclined to hire a 'business major' over an engineering student, and vice versa with engineering firms. Then, I'll assume out of all companies in America, engineering firms are far less than business-related, and that "Yahoo!" article has no substantial weight to anything.

[FreshStart12]

having a background in finance prepares you better for granular careers such as investment banking or management consulting.

those jobs have much higher salary potentials than engineering jobs.

both are respectable fields though.

agreed. i didn't this thread to flame everything else. I'm just saying Business is a legit option also.

[gokubrah]

Yea, Business Administration got me datjob wit datsalary and dosebenefits.

Couldn't be happier. Glad I switched from CompSci. I'd still be working for this company, but in IT instead of where I am now, and I know many of the people in IT and they can't stand it.

[FreshStart12]

came in expecting yahoo article

left with a big fat lol

yahoo

Lol'd at your age. You are so wise considering you've been through college.

[neobjj]

Yea, Business Administration got me datjob wit datsalary and dosebenefits.

Couldn't be happier. Glad I switched from CompSci. I'd still be working for this company, but in IT instead of where I am now, and I know many of the people in IT and they can't stand it.

high five bro.

switched over to business administration from CS as well.

[badabing81]

no bachelor in business admin but im starting an MBA in september.

[FreshStart12]

"Of the 1,601,000 bachelor’s degrees conferred in 2008–09, the greatest numbers of degrees were conferred in the fields of business (348,000); social sciences and history (169,000); health sciences (120,000); and education (102,000)."

Considering that 25% of degrees are in business, I'm not surprised. Also, I'll assume that a consulting/finance firm would be more inclined to hire a 'business major' over an engineering student, and vice versa with engineering firms. Then, I'll assume out of all companies in America, engineering firms are far less than business-related, and that "Yahoo!" article has no substantial weight to anything.

Keep on keeping on.

[MUFC]

I read about "Actuary" from a MISC'r - I'm definitely going after that with my business degree.

You're going to fail the tests. You don't know math.

[charity4thepoor]

I read about "Actuary" from a MISC'r - I'm definitely going after that with my business degree.

you better take plenty of math/stat courses

[Fernizzle]

only reason an employer would want a new hire with a business degree over one with an engineering degree or similar is so they can pay them a lower starting salary.

[nick187]

Leadership skills and Problem solving skills are essential !

[FreshStart12]

only reason an employer would want a new hire with a business degree over one with an engineering degree or similar is so they can pay them a lower starting salary.

Yeah. Because my Marketing position would've been looking for an Engineering degree. brb Engineering degrees can do anything! Herp Derp Da Derp

[.aeterna]

came in expecting yahoo article

left with a big fat lol

yahoo

this

show us an article/study done by an actually reputable business organization, and no not businessweek...

[badabing81]

any other MBA brahs here?

i'm slightly nervous because i only have a minor in business from undergrad, and have been out of school for 2 full years now. hope i'm not going to be in over my head.

[FreshStart12]

this

show us an article/study done by an actually reputable business organization, and no not businessweek...

is CNN good enough for you...or is that no reputable enough? lol at the ignorance ITT

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/workl...ays/index.html

Business administration and management

Business administration is one of the more lucrative majors in terms of starting salary. Graduates with a degree in business administration and management are often on track to eventually assume leadership roles, including becoming managers, executives and CEOs. Video Watch what new graduates face »

They may initially lead a business unit or oversee the company's real estate and infrastructure. Graduates with this degree often decide to continue their education to get their MBA.

Beginning salary: $57,132.

Yes it's an older article. A few years old. But it's one of many.

[.aeterna]

is CNN good enough for you...or is that no reputable enough? lol at the ignorance ITT

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/workl...ays/index.html

Yes it's an older article. A few years old. But it's one of many.

lol...engineering, accounting, and finance are not even considered real majors in that study.

here is a more accurate judge of the payouts of majors

http://www.payscale.com/best-colleges/degrees.asp

Petroleum Engineering $97,900 $155,000
Chemical Engineering $64,500 $109,000
Electrical Engineering (EE) $61,300 $103,000
Materials Science & Engineering $60,400 $103,000
Aerospace Engineering $60,700 $102,000
Computer Engineering (CE) $61,800 $101,000
Physics $49,800 $101,000
Applied Mathematics $52,600 $98,600
Computer Science (CS) $56,600 $97,900
Nuclear Engineering $65,100 $97,800
Biomedical Engineering (BME) $53,800 $97,800


sorry, but you're the ignorant one; dont let the fact that its the major you chose, delude you

[gokubrah]

only reason an employer would want a new hire with a business degree over one with an engineering degree or similar is so they can pay them a lower starting salary.

Explain how an engineer is more qualified for a job in supply chain logistics than someone who majored in business, studying supply chain logistics?

I'll be here whenever you decide to admit you're a moron.

[BXTT]

Keep on keeping on.

Easy. 25% of bachelor's degree in 2008-2009 were business related. American Council of Engineering Companies accounts for 5000 Engineering Firms in the U.S. U.S Census accounts for 27,757,676 firms in the U.S. Therefore, 0.018% of the companies in the U.S are Engineering Firms. Now, to say that your cling onto your measly 48%, I laugh and say: 48%? What a joke.